"AppalAsia is one of the most innovative and musically exciting groups I have ever heard. The unusual combination of instruments creates such a joyous feeling and combines sophisticated composition with brilliant playing in a way that makes it all seem effortless. Those of us who sat and listened were all literally spell bound. Hearing the banjo played in new ways and the use of the traditional Chinese violin played with stunning virtuosity with Jeff Berman’s dulcimer was just what the world needs to hear. This wasn’t cross-over or fusion. This was great music making that needs no label .” David Amram/ NERFA

AppalAsia’s evocative and ambitious musical language for dulcimer, erhu, banjo, and voices combines influences from folk and jazz traditions with uniquely original compositions to create music that is soulful, sophisticated, and genre-extending.